Startups and New Business Consultation

Tax Consultation on Startup Businesses

Our professionals help clients with starting new businesses. For example, we may advise on entity selection by suggesting the best way to structure
the business (sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, LLC) for tax purposes. If you have a business plan, we can provide a review to
diagnose any problem areas. There are many factors to consider, and we will help you avoid mistakes. It’s very important to seek professional
advice in new business ventures to avoid the pitfalls and think through wast must be considered from a financial perspective in order to achieve
your goals. Proper planning is paramount. Harless & Associates can also assist with:

Assist in establishing billing and collections protocols for your business.

Formation of procedures to monitor and control costs.

Checklist for preparation of all required state and local licenses and permits.

Payroll considerations and filing.

Evaluate and recommend business insurance for your specific business.

Incorporation Services

Clients ask the professionals at Harless & Associates “Should I form an LLC or an S corp? What is the difference between a C corp and an S
corp?” We explain the pros and cons to each form of business entity to our clients and help them decide what business tax structure works best
for them now and later.

The Harless & Associates team can set up your new company and secure its federal employer identification number. We also have a referral network
of attorneys to call on in the event your new company needs a more sophisticated operating agreement for multiple owners.

Establishing Books and Records

Harless & Associates has worked with many startup companies over the past three decades. Are you unsure which software is best for your
startup? Do you need assistance determining what to have in a chart of accounts or even what a chart of accounts is? The professionals at Harless
& Associates can advise you on the benefits of the many different accounting software programs and explain how to set up your industry
specific accounts.

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About Us

Harless & Associates is a full service CPA firm with offices in West Palm Beach and Jupiter/Tequesta, Florida. We specialize in accounting, tax planning, tax preparation, family office and concierge services for individuals, families, partnerships, corporations, trusts, estates and foundations.

Our clients are both domestic and international and are from all walks of life. Accounting services include bill pay and bookkeeping services with monthly reporting. Our tax professionals are known for their expertise in minimizing taxes and IRS audit representation.

Our family office and concierge services are tailored for individuals and families who need a trusted family partner to assist with handling family financial responsibilities and managing households. These services include bookkeeping, budgeting, payroll, organization of bills; vetting services for household management; coordination of appraisals for real property, jewelry and art for insurance and estate purposes; financial oversight of repairs, maintenance and remodeling projects; planning and budgeting for assisted living and nursing home care; consolidation and analysis of investment data and investment portfolio performance; financial management of residential properties, aircraft, and yachts. We handle all of these services for our clients so that they are free to focus on their quality of life.